PT 8725 - PT Management of Neuromuscular Disorders IV

3 Credit Hours
Prerequisites: Entry into PT program and successful completion of all prior DPT courses
Description
This course is designed to prepare the student to manage a selection of progressive and non-progressive disorders of the central and peripheral nervous systems. Conditions discussed will include Huntington’s disease, spinal cord injury, motor neuron diseases, degenerative diseases and peripheral nervous system disorders. The student will learn principles and procedures for interview, examination, evaluation PT diagnosis, prognosis and intervention related to management of the individual as part of a multi-disciplinary team. Psychosocial issues will be integrated into the management approach. This is the fourth section of a five section series for management of the neurologically impaired patient/client.